Top 10 Tallest Bodybuilders of All Time

Massive men are a staple in bodybuilding but there are only a few men who stand tall as towers. In this guide, we will tell you about the top 10 tallest bodybuilders of all time. When these men graced the stage of any bodybuilding show, the audience was stunned by their height and left with their mouths wide open.

Height is one of the most crucial factors when a bodybuilder is displaying his physique but it doesn’t guarantee you the victory. Interestingly, no men over 6 feet 2 have won a major IFBB Pro League bodybuilding contest such as the Mr. Olympia or the Arnold Classic title.

List of 10 Tallest Bodybuilders Ever:

Giant bodybuilders are always fascinating for the viewers. However, tall men often fail to fill out their long frames properly, especially the muscles in their lower body. And, bodybuilding is a sport dominated by muscular dudes. This could be the reason why tall bodybuilders often don’t lift the trophy.

However, there are some tall bodybuilders who boast musculatures as great as their height. Below, we have mentioned such amazing muscle monsters whom fans love to admire when they are on the stage. This list includes professional, amateur, and part-time bodybuilders from around the world.

However, we will not include strongman athletes in this list due to their naturally huge stature and a different training emphasis than bodybuilders. Let’s move further and have a look at the 10 tallest bodybuilders ever:

1. Olivier Richters- 7’2” (218.18 cm):

Olivier Richters has etched his name in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the tallest bodybuilder ever. Hailing from The Netherlands, Richters stands at 7 feet and 1.9 inches tall and weighs 350 lbs (160 kg). He is also one of the biggest bodybuilders of all time.

The Dutch Giant holds the record for being the tallest competitive bodybuilder and the tallest non-competitive/professional bodybuilder. He has worked on several Hollywood projects including Black Widow (2021) and Indiana Jones, The King’s Man (2021), and the Dial of Destiny (2023).

However, he has yet to pose on a stage to flex his muscles in a bodybuilding contest. Still, he trains and diets like a bodybuilder to maintain his stunning physique. The tallest bodybuilder has also launched his line of supplements named Dutch Giant Nutrition and a meal-prep company, Muscle Meat.

2. Lukas Lakutsin- 6’10” (208.28 cm):

Lukas Lakutsin is a Russian actor and bodybuilder best known for his role in 2018’s The Scythian. He is one of the tallest bodybuilders right now, standing at 6 feet 10 inches and weighing 320 lbs (145 kg). He is also one of the most famous fitness and bodybuilding influencers with over a million followers on Instagram.

Lakutsin moved from Moscow, Russia, to Los Angeles, the United States to pursue a bodybuilding career. His hard work and dedication quickly paid off as he achieved immense success in the industry. Despite boasting a huge stature, Lakutsin holds an entirely shredded and aesthetic physique.

3. Ike Catcher- 6’9” (205.74 cm):

Ike Catcher is one of the tallest calisthenic bodybuilders in the world, standing at 6 feet 9 and weighing around 270 lbs. He is immensely agile for a man of his size. Hailing from Vienna, Austria, he trained in calisthenics and martial arts among other training forms.

Catcher is also a former Mr. Vienna. However, he left his home country and moved to California in 2014 to work on Hollywood projects. He is also pretty famous on social media platforms with over 150k followers on Instagram and around 50k followers on TikTok.

4. Martyn Ford- 6’8” (203 cm):

Martyn Ford is the next tall titan on our list of the tallest bodybuilders ever. Standing at 6 feet 8 and weighing around 330 lbs, Ford is also one of the most popular bodybuilders right now with over 4.5 million Instagram followers. He boasts a muscular, bald, and tattoo-ridden look which has earned him several villainous roles.

Ford was seen playing the role of Lieutenant Sue in F9: The Fast Saga (2021). He has also worked in Final Score, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, and The Machine. Despite being identified as a bodybuilder, Martyn Ford is yet to grace the stage of any bodybuilding contest.

5. Aaron Reed- 6’7” (200.6 cm):

Aaron Reed is another tall bodybuilder who is known to stun the audience with his height. In 2001, he won Mr. Teen Colorado but failed to claim any other major victory in the next 14 years. However, his fortune favored him again in 2016 when he won the Classic Physique title at the All-South Championships.

Standing at 6 feet 7 and weighing around 315 lbs, Reed has also worked as an actor. His most notable appearance came in Free Guy (2021) as ‘Dude’. He has also worked briefly with the WWE.

6. Noah Steere- 6’6” (198.12 cm):

Noah Steere is an almost professional bodybuilder as he finished in the 2001 NPC Nationals and defeated the defending champion, Toney Freeman. He made one more attempt to turn pro at next year’s event but failed to do so. However, he is still one of the tallest bodybuilders ever.

Standing at 6 feet 6 and weighing 300-350 pounds, Steere has been working on his nutrition store in North Carolina. He is also a retired Army veteran.

7. Pavel Szotkowski- 6’6″ (198 cm):

Pavel Szotkowski is the tallest IFBB Pro bodybuilder as of April 2024. Hailing from Czechoslovakia, Szotkowski became the first-ever Czech professional in the Classic Physique division. Standing at 6 feet 6 and weighing 330 pounds, the titan boasts a monstrous physique.

His best performance came at the 2020 Europa Pro when he finished fourth overall. He is also famous on Instagram where he provides online fitness coaching. Szotkowski also owns his supplements brand, Nutrend.

8. Ralf Moeller- 6’6” (198 cm):

Ralf Moeller is a bodybuilding veteran who holds the record for being the tallest-ever Olympia competitor. The German bodybuilder won the 1983 German Championship at the age of just 24. He also won in his weight class at the 1986 World Championships, weighing 288 lbs.

His only Pro appearance came at the 1998 Mr. Olympia when he finished last on the tally. Moeller also competed at the 1990 Arnold Classic but was disqualified due to failing a drug test.

9. Lou Ferrigno- 6’5” (195.6 cm):

Lou Ferrigno is the most successful name among the tallest bodybuilders ever. The legendary bodybuilder stood at 6 feet 5 and weighed 270 pounds. He won the 1973 Mr. America and Mr Universe and then won the Mr. Universe title once again in the following year.

At the 1974 Mr. Olympia, he finished 2nd after failing to defeat Arnold Schwarzenegger. He then finished in third place at the 1975 Mr. Olympia. Ferrigno also finished 12th and 10th at the 1992 and 1993 Olympia, respectively.

He is best known for the bodybuilding documentary Pumping Iron (1997) and for playing the role of Hulk in 1977’s The Incredible Hulk.

10. Jamie Christian- 6’5″ (195.6 cm):

Jamie Christian is the ultimate contender on our list of the tallest bodybuilders of all time. The English titan won his pro card in 2018 in the Classic Physique division. However, he later switched to the Open division. Known as “The Giant,” Christian has competed at several IFBB shows including the Arnold Classic UK.

Standing at 6 feet 5 and weighing 300, Christian failed to claim any major victories in his professional bodybuilding career due to his lackluster lower body, specifically his long legs.

Final Thoughts:

These are the top 10 tallest bodybuilders of all time. Bodybuilders mentioned on this list are remembered for their tall stature more than their muscular physique. For some of them, their height turned out to be a drawback in competitions while others utilized their height for impressive roles in movies and TV shows.

Here is a quick recap of our list of the tallest bodybuilders ever:

1. Olivier Richters– 7’2” (218.4 cm)
2. Lukas Lakutsin– 6’10” (208.28 cm)
3. Ike Catcher– 6’9” (205.74 cm)
4. Martyn Ford– 6’8” (203 cm)
5. Aaron Reed– 6’7” (200.6 cm)
6. Noah Steere– 6’6” (198.12 cm)
7. Pavel Szotkowski– 6’6″ (198 cm)
8. Ralf Moeller– 6’6” (198 cm)
9. Lou Ferrigno– 6’5” (195.6 cm)
10. Jamie Christian– 6’5″ (195.6 cm)

That’s all for this post. Feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions in the comments.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Here are the most frequently asked questions about the tallest bodybuilders ever:

Who is the tallest bodybuilder ever?:

Dutch bodybuilder Olivier Richters is known as the tallest bodybuilder ever as his name is marked in the Guinness Book of World Records for the feat. Standing at 7 feet 1.9 inches tall and weighing 350 pounds, Richters has never competed in a professional bodybuilding contest but identifies as a bodybuilder.

Who is the tallest woman bodybuilder ever?:

Dutch bodybuilder Maria Wattle is the tallest female bodybuilder in the IFBB Pro League and also has her name in the Guinness Book of World Records for the tallest female professional bodybuilder ever, Standing at 5 feet 11.92 inches tall, Wattle has competed in three sanctioned bodybuilding contests since 2020.

Who is the 8-foot-tall Bodybuilder?:

No bodybuilder is 8 feet tall yet. The tallest bodybuilder ever is the Dutch Giant, Olivier Richters, who stands at 7 feet 2. He holds the Guinness World Record for being the tallest bodybuilder ever. Meanwhile, Czech bodybuilder Pavel Szotkowski is the tallest IFBB Pro bodybuilder.

Who is the shortest bodybuilder ever?:

Indian bodybuilder Pratik Vitthal Mohite is the shortest bodybuilder. Standing at 3 feet 4 inches, Pratik has his name in the Guinness Book of World Records for the feat. He also holds the Guinness World Record for most push-ups in one minute in the SS (short stature) division.